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Easy Access

Accessible from anywhere in the world by two flights, Belfast is easier and more affordable to get to than you might think.

In Belfast we consider ourselves lucky to have two airports. Belfast City Airport, which is right in the heart of the city and Belfast International which is 25 minutes from the city centre. Not only that, but we are only 90 minutes by road to Dublin International Airport. With over 158 European and International destinations servicing both Belfast and Dublin and 33 direct UK Flights into Belfast, the city is easily accessible for International delegates. We are just one hour from London and have direct access to Amsterdam as a major KLM hub.

You can fly direct to Belfast from 46 European and International airports. With a direct flight to Chicago and New York in the USA and connections to main international tourist hubs such as Amsterdam, London and Manchester, we are favourably located to be accessible to anywhere in the world with only two flights!

Belfast has one of the closest airports to a city centre, the Belfast City Airport is 3.5 miles from the Belfast Waterfront which means delegates will be in the city centre in no time at all. There is a taxi and bus link to the city. Belfast International is accessible to the city centre by taxi or by a coach service.Dublin Airport is linked to Belfast by an hourly luxury coach service and guests have the option of pre-booking tickets online or be able to purchase on the bus as they embark. The journey from Dublin Airport to Belfast city centre 90 minutes.

Passport requirements

For UK nationals a passport is not strictly necessary but photographic identification is required. Check with your airline or ferry company as requirements vary. Other nationals - a valid passport or national identity card is required. (Passports are not required for travel between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland). For citizens from Europe and most other western countries, visas are not usually required.

Further information is available from the British Embassy in your country of origin, phone +44 (0)870 606 7766 or visit www.ukpa.gov.uk